We’re looking for a Brand Designer to join us in our continued mission to build a best-in-class global creative studio for VISA and the Clients we serve. 

The ideal candidate will have come from a design background with a proven track record of working on beautifully crafted brand design campaigns, visual systems, logos and social campaigns. 

This person should have experience working within advertising agencies, design studios or brand-side internal creative studios. This person should have a portfolio of creative that works throughout the funnel, crafting every single detail. 

They must have a passion and a portfolio to prove how fresh unique thinking in this space is a must. 

Craft and Art is crucial.  A knowledge and curiosity of design, typography, and motion is crucial. They must be strategic in their thinking and have an ability to articulate and execute strategy through the creative output. They must be ahead of all trends and ensure that the brands that they touch are current, innovative and always looking forward. 

They need to be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and must be comfortable working all sorts of briefs - pitching big ideas, crafting social campaigns, designing logos and visual systems and thinking through brand acts and experiences. The work is varied, and exciting! 

What you’ll do:

Work in  a Center of Creative Excellence:

• Putting craft at the center of everything you will do: concepting, creating, designing, pushing us to uplevel the output always. 
• Consistently deliver best in class designs for the VISA brand and all Client Marketing.
• Consistently innovating and staying ahead of design trends and capabilities to ensure VISA is always a future forward brand. 
• Influence and inspire teams with beautifully crafted and strategic creative assets. 
• Care deeply about every part of the funnel – Upper funnel, middle and lower funnel – every asset matters

Build relationships:

• A collaborative spirit is a must: we work together as a team – pushing each other to show up as our best selves. 

Build upon a culture that fosters remarkable creativity:

• Contribute to an environment that fosters remarkable creativity by providing inspiration and collaborating on great ideas 
• Ensure quality output in all creative output. 
• Dream big, and stay focused on achieving greatness through incredible creativity.  

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, or PhD)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)
• Agency-side or brand side experience working with or at global brands.
• Brand designer with a portfolio of highly successful creative, brand development, and multichannel marketing campaigns
• Experience working on campaigns that have driven outsized business results and won recognition in the industry.
• Experience thinking through design systems and brand visual systems
• Excellent presenter and communicator to sell in creative
• Role models and influences aspirational behaviors of leading courageously, obsessing about customers, collaborating as one Visa, and executing with excellence.
• Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Resourcefulness with strong sense of accountability and results-oriented drive.
• Ability to initiate and drive opportunities independently across multiple complex projects that have strategic implications for the brand and company, while operating in an environment that changes quickly.

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 98,700 to 170,200 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.